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King Street Junior

Ninety Seven episodes. First broadcast from 19850325 to 19981102. (* = BBC7).

"King Street Junior - The Inside Story" by Jim Eldridge: "King Street Junior" is a modern radio phenomenon. It has run for 20 years and 100 episodes on BBC Radio 4, from 1985 to 2005. At its peak it had an audience worldwide of 22 million listeners, and was described by the radio critic of The Times as "The Sistine Chapel of Radio drama".
Now the series creator, and writer of 87 of the episodes, Jim Eldridge, tells the inside story of the radio series in "King Street Junior - The Inside Story": not just the behind the scenes problems, but the 9-year struggle to get the show on the air in the first place.
"King Street Junior - The Inside Story" is not just for fans of the series, it is a must for all those interested in modern media: the impact of the internal politics of the BBC on any series; why whole episodes have to be rewritten at the last moment.
As well as telling the inside story of "King Street Junior" from the moment of creation to recording the 100th episode, the book lists every episode, complete with cast and crew, episode story, recording and transmission dates; biographies of the main cast, writers and crew; and also has the full script of the original pilot show.
It also has pages of photographs, including many candid shots taken in the studio during recordings.
"King Street Junior - The Inside Story" by Jim Eldridge, published by Greenfinch Park.
(156 pages. Ł8.99)
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Series	Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Description
01	01	The New School Year Starts Here	19850325	* 20030918, * 20040920, * 20070410, * 20070411	A flu epidemic and the arrival of a new teacher put pressure on head teacher Mr Beeston on the first day of term. A flu epidemic and the arrival of a new teacher put pressure on head Mr Beeston on the first day of term. A flu epidemic and the arrival of a new teacher do nothing to ease the pressure on Mr Beeston.
01	02	Re-deployment	19850401	* 20030919, * 20040927, * 20070417, * 20070418	It's only the second day of term and there's already trouble afoot. And Mrs Rudd has lost her teacup. Starring Peter Davison. County Hall have issued a dicta. And one teacher may find themselves re-deployed...
01	03	Crime And Punishment	19850408	* 20030922, * 20041004, * 20070424, * 20070425	Sam Simmons is truly unruly - but will Eric Brown uncover more than just a bad attitude? Sam Simmons is truly unruly, but will Eric Brown (Peter Davison) uncover more than just a bad attitude? 19850408.
01	04	The Principal Of The Thing	19850415	* 20030923
01	04	The Principle Thing	19850415	* 20030923, * 20041011, * 20070501, * 20070502	Eric Brown puts his foot through one of the sacred traditions of the staff room.
01	05	Scale Points	19850422	* 20030924, * 20041018, * 20070508, * 20070509	Crisis at King Street! Mr Holliday is ill, so who will look after the football team for a crucial match? With Peter Davison. The 'flu epidemic claims yet another victim. Mr Beeston urgently needs a volunteer and Eric Brown is chosen.
01	06	Language Units	19850429	* 20030925, * 20041025, * 20070515, * 20070516	A proposed unit for immigrant children produces more heat than the school central-heating system. Episode 6 of 7. A proposed unit for immigrant children produces more heat than the school central heating system.
01	07 LAST	Christmas At King Street	19850506	19850804, * 20030926, * 20041101, * 20070522, * 20070523, * 20071225, * 20071226	Christmas is a week away and there is a flurry of activity as carol-singing and the panto are arranged. Episode 7 of 7. Christmas is a week away and there is a flurry of activity as carol-singing and the panto are arranged.
02	01	Priorities	19870105	* 20030929, * 20041108, * 20070529, * 20070530	Troubles always come in threes and Mr Beeston wouldn't disagree. It's a hectic start to the Spring Term. Trouble always come in threes and Mr Beeston wouldn't disagree. It's a hectic start to the Spring Term. 19870105.
02	02	Dispute	19870112	* 20030930, * 20041115, * 20070605, * 20070606	Cuts, a collection, and Eric Brown finds himself in the centre of conflict in the staffroom.
02	03	The Barn Dance	19870119	* 20031001, * 20041122, * 20070612, * 20070613	When an irresistible force meets an immovable object, King Street discovers a new and exciting spectator sport.
02	04	Problem Parents	19870126	* 20031002, * 20041129, * 20070619, * 20070620	News of an impending retirement leads to general rejoicing in the staff room - though Miss Lewis has other things on her mind.
02	05	The Sound Of Music	19870202	* 20031003, * 20041206, * 20070626, * 20070627	It's time for the School Concert and preparations for Mrs Rudd's big day are a combination of 'molto agitato' and 'doloroso'.
02	06	Assemblies	19870209	* 20031006, * 20041213, * 20070703, * 20070704	A new term, a new way of presenting assembly, a worried teacher, and half the children appear to have disappeared.
02	07	Parents Evening	19870216	* 20031007, * 20041220, * 20070710, * 20070711	The arrival of a supply teacher provokes unexpected and opposing reactions in the staffroom.
02	08	The Outing	19870223	* 20031008, * 20041227, * 20070717, * 20070718	Eric Brown has his rose-tinted glasses sharply cleared when he takes the children on a school trip.
02	09	Sports Day	19870302	* 20031009, * 20050103, * 20070724, * 20070725	It's the run-up to sports day, and the competition seems to be amongst the staff.
02	10 LAST	Breaking Up Is Hard To Do	19870309	* 20031010, * 20050110, * 20070731, * 20070801	The summer holidays loom. Mrs Rudd wants a new piano, Mr Brown is made an offer, and there are reports to be written. The summer holidays loom. Mrs Rudd wants a new piano, Mr Brown is made an offer, and reports must be written. End of term reports need to be written but the staff are eager to study their holiday travel routes.
03	01	Back To School	19880215	* 20031216, * 20050117, * 20070807, * 20070808	A new school year brings salvation with a new teacher, and consternation with a runaway mouse.
03	02	Fireworks	19880222	* 20031217, * 20050124, * 20070814, * 20070815	A visit from the foot-nurse provokes the school staff, but a more serious incident preoccupies the Headmaster, Mr Beeston.
03	03	The Spirit Of Christmas	19880229	* 20031218, * 20050131, * 20070821, * 20070822	The nativity play - a peaceful and predictable story of the baby Jesus. But not when Mr Sims volunteers to take charge. The School Nativity Play, a peaceful and predictable story of the baby Jesus. But not when Mr Simms volunteers to take charge.
03	04	The History Game	19880305	19880307, * 20031219, * 20050207, * 20070828, * 20070829	Mr Sims brings history alive for the class, only to face a real-life battle with the formidable Mrs Rudd. Mr Simms brings history alive for the class, only to face a real-life battle with the formidable Mrs Rudd.
03	05	Pressures	19880312	19880314, * 20031222, * 20050214, * 20050215, * 20070904, * 20070905	School life is stretched to breaking point with incessant drilling outside and a playtime bully on the inside.
03	06	The Facts Of Life	19880321	* 20031223, * 20050221, * 20050222, * 20070911, * 20070912	A new Sex Education policy spells trouble for Mr Beeston the headteacher and Mrs Rudd's chickens come home to roost. A new sex education policy spells trouble for headteacher Mr Beeston, and Mrs Rudd's chickens come home to roost.
03	07	Under Canvas	19880328	* 20031224, * 20050228, * 20050301, * 20070918, * 20070919	Camping is exciting for the children but will the teachers survive the experience as they all spend time in the great outdoors? Episode 7 of 8. Camping is fun for the children but will the teachers survive the experience as they all spend time in the great outdoors.
03	08 LAST	The School Fete	19880404	* 20031225, * 20050307, * 20050308, * 20070925, * 20070926	There's a crisis on the eve of the School Fete - and a challenge for Mr Beeston. With special guest John Craven. As Mr Beeston sees it, a problem posed is a problem to be resolved.
04	01	It's Only Rock And Roll	19890425	* 20031226, * 20050314, * 20071002, * 20071003	It's a new school year but there are problems for King Street and its pupils. Mrs Rudd takes to the streets.
04	02	Closure	19890502	* 20031229, * 20050321, * 20050322, * 20071009, * 20071010	The news about the school's future may be ominous but Mr Sims and Mr Holliday have more immediate problems on their minds. The news about the school's future may be ominous, but Mr Sims and Mr Holliday have more immediate problems.
04	03	Opting Out	19890509	* 20031230, * 20050328, * 20050329, * 20071016, * 20071017	A cloud of uncertainty hangs over King Street. Will it have to close? And who has stolen the prunes for Monday's school dinner?
04	04	Fund Raising	19890516	* 20031231, * 20050404, * 20050405, * 20071023, * 20071024	The staff put their entrepreneurial skills to the test, and Mr Simms comes up with a 'boat-rocking' enterprise. The staff exercise their entrepreneurial skills and Mr Sims comes up with a "boat-rocking" enterprise. The staff put their business skills to the test.
04	05	Health	19890523	19890525, * 20040101, * 20050411, * 20050412, * 20071030, * 20071031, R5BT, 19911025	With illness all around, Mr Sims starts a health campaign. And there's trouble in store for Mr Marchant and his robust methods. Mr. Beeston faces a depleted staff, an anxious parent and a teacher under pressure. Who'd be a headteacher? Contributors Karl Howman (Actor) Vivienne Martin (Actor) Deirdre Costello (Actor) Roy Spencer (Actor) Jenny Twigge (Actor) Carl Pizzie (Actor) Marc Murphy (Actor) Ian Steele (Actor) Kathryn Ludlow (Actor) James Grout (act) [mr. beeston (headmaster) Tom Watson (act) [mr. holliday (deputy head) Jim Eldridge (Author) John Fawcett-Wilson (Producer) Recorded on 1989-02-12. Mr Beeston faces a depleted staff, an anxious parent, and a teacher under pressure...Who'd be a teacher? Mr Beeston looks forward to a normal day - with a depleted staff, an anxious parent, and a teacher under pressure.
04	06	The Succession	19890530	* 20040102, * 20050418, * 20050419, * 20071106, * 20071107	Someone is going to be promoted and the challengers come out fighting, but with an inevitable disregard for Queensberry rules. Someone is going to be promoted and the challengers come out fighting, but with an inevitable disregard for the Queensbury rules. Childish fighting breaks out at the school - amongst the staff!.
04	07	It's Not Cricket	19890606	* 20040105, * 20050425, * 20050426, * 20071113, * 20071114	Mr Sims bowls an unexpected 'bouncer' at Tradition and opens up a can of worms. With Karl Howman and James Grout. From 1989. Mr Sims bowls an unexpected "bouncer" at tradition and suddenly, everyone's an expert. Mr Sims indulges metaphorically in a little bodyline bowling.
04	08 LAST	That Old-time Religion	19890613	* 20040106, * 20050502, * 20050503, * 20071120, * 20071121	There's a chewing gum fiend on the loose and the Open Day opens a can of cultural worms. The summer holidays are in sight, but first there's the school open day. The summer holidays are in sight, but first, there is the potential minefield of a school Open Day to be negotiated.
05	01	D-day Minus One	19900515	* 20040107, * 20050509, * 20050510	Preparations for the new year mean everything has to be accounted for. A day of stock-taking, literally and educationally, as the teachers prepare for the long march of a new school year.
05	02	Is This A Career I See Before Me?	19900522	* 20040108, * 20050516, * 20050517, * 20071204, * 20071205	Crossed swords in the staff room; tribulation for a student teacher; and an unexpected bombshell for Mr Beeston. Crossed swords in the staff room; trouble for a student teacher; and an unexpected bombshell for Mr Beeston.
05	03	Good Times, Bad Times	19900529	* 20040109, * 20050523, * 20050524, * 20071211, * 20071212	There's more to being a teacher than just teaching. For some it's an opportunity to perform in front of a captive audience. There's more to being a teacher than teaching. For some it's an opportunity to perform in front of a captive audience. There's more to being a teacher than just teaching.
05	04	Choices	19900605	* 20040112, * 20050530, * 20050531, * 20071218, * 20071219	Parent Power means troubled times for Mr Sims, while Mrs Rudd falls foul of the law. With Karl Howman. From 1990. Anguish for Mr Sims as he attempts to reconcile personal and professional credibility.
05	05	Bon Voyage	19900612	19900614, * 20040113, * 20050606, * 20050607, * 20080101, * 20080102	On a school trip to Calais, it's a member of staff who causes concern rather than the children. With Karl Howman. From 1990. Producer: J. FAWCETT-WILSON Next in series: WORK Previous in series: 05 June 1990 Description Copyright and performance fee 5. "Bon Voyage" Another episode of the school based sitcom starring Karl Howman. Mr Beeston(James Grout), the headteacher, is determined that the school trip to France goes by withouta hitch. Written by Jim Eldridge. Subject Categories situation comedy programmes (genre) drama programmes (genre) Broadcast history 12 Jun 1990 18:30-19:00 (RADIO 4) 14 Jun 1990 12:25-12:55 (RADIO 4) 20 Dec 1991 19:30-19:59 (RADIO 5) Contributors Donald Gee (Actor) Marlene Sidaway (Actor) Karl Howman (Actor) Vivienne Martin (Actor) Andre Maranne (Actor) Clare Buckfield (Actor) Carolle Rousseau (Actor) Trevor Thomas (Actor) Sebastian Brennan (Actor) Claire Hearnden (Actor) Matthew Coates (Actor) Nicholas Greenshields (Actor) James Grout (act) [mr beeston (head teacher) Tom Watson (act) [mr holliday (deputy head) Margaret John (act) [mrs stone (school secretary) Jim Eldridge (Author) John Fawcett-Wilson (Producer) Recorded on 1990-04-09. First broadcast on 1990-06-12 Experience has taught Mr Beeston that a trouble-free school trip is virtually a contradiction in terms. Mr Beeston faces up to the grim prospect of a school trip to France.
05	06	Work	19900619	19900621, * 20040114, * 20050613BT1400, * 20050614BT0600, * 20080108BT1700, * 20080109BT0630	A new school governor seeks to solve problems at the school. If only life were that easy...Written by Jim Eldridge. Subject Categories situation comedy programmes (genre) drama programmes (genre) Broadcast history 19 Jun 1990 BT=1830 (RADIO 4) 21 Jun 1990 BT=1225 (RADIO 4) 27 Dec 1991 BT=1930 (RADIO 5) Contributors Marlene Sidaway (Actor) Karl Howman (Actor) Mia Soteriou (Actor) Nick Maloney (Actor) Vivienne Martin (Actor) Victoria Keady (Actor) Stuart Heath (Actor) Sonia Ashraf (Actor) Diedrie Costello (Actor) James Grout (act) [mr beeston (head teacher) Tom Watson (act) [mr holliday (deputy head) Margaret John (act) [mrs stone (school secretary) Jim Eldridge (Author) John Fawcett-Wilson (Producer) Recorded on 1990-04-10. First broadcast on 1990-06-19 . The new School Governor expects easy answers from the teachers.
05	07 LAST	The Reunion	19900626	* 20040115, * 20050620, * 20050621, * 20080115, * 20080116	The end of the school year is in sight and Mr Sims comes up with a bright idea for the evening of Sports Day. A bright idea on Sports Day backfires.
06	01	In Real Terms	19910604	* 20050627, * 20050628, * 20080122, * 20080123	When expenditure exceeds income, Mr Beeston is faced with some hard decisions at the start of the new school year. Mr Beeston worries about the school's budget as the year begins.
06	02	Travellers	19910611	* 20050704, * 20050705, * 20080129, * 20080130	A delicate mission for Mr Sims - and Mrs Rudd, who ventures out into the 'marketplace'. Mr Sims has a delicate mission to carry out.
06	03	Safety First	19910618	* 20050711, * 20050712, * 20080205, * 20080206	An accident at the school gates leads to some soul-searching for the staff, and Mr Holliday receives some 'further education'. An accident at the school gates leads to some soul-searching for the staff and Mr Holliday receives a little 'further education'. An accident outside the school gates leads to some soul-searching among the staff.
06	04	A Good Read	19910625	* 20050718, * 20050719, * 20080212, * 20080213	What is a good read? The question creates some heat in the staff room, with Mr Beeston a reluctant 'piggy in the middle'. Mr Beeston gets stuck in the middle when there's a staff room dispute over what makes a good book.
06	05	Emergency	19910702	* 20050725, * 20050726, * 20080219, * 20080220	Alarm bells ring - almost too late for young Adam... certainly too late for Mrs Rudd... but in time, unfortunately, for Miss Lewis.
06	06	A Day At The Centre	19910709	* 20050801, * 20050802, * 20080226, * 20080227	Excitement all round as Mr Simms' class visit Television Centre. A trouble-free day? But kids will be kids.
06	07	Thursday's Child	19910716	* 20050808, * 20050809, * 20080304, * 20080305	A worrying couple of days as the staff are presented with a controversial new proposal from the School Governors.
06	08 LAST	The Games Children Play	19970723	* 20050815, * 20050816, * 20080311, * 20080312	Sights are set on the summer holidays. But first there are decks to be cleared and some anxious moments for one little girl. Before the summer holidays, there are desks to be cleared, staff-pupil games to be played, and some anxious moments for a little girl.
07	01	Back In The Jug Again	19920402	* 20050822, * 20050823, * 20080318, * 20080319	The first staff meeting of the year brings a 'surprise' announcement with consequences that threaten harmony in the staff room.
07	02	Witch Hunt	19920409	* 20050829, * 20050830, * 20080325, * 20080326	A dissatisfied parent challenges the 'teacher knows best' syndrome and Mrs Rudd refuses to take 'no' for an answer.
07	03	Is There A Father Christmas?	19920416	* 20050905, * 20050906, * 20080401, * 20080402	Christmas is on the horizon and Mr Sims is elected to co-ordinate school festivities. Pity he doesn't spot the 'banana skin'.
07	04	Fatal Attraction	19920423	* 20050912, * 20050913, * 20080408, * 20080409	'Outrageous fortune' deals a cruel blow to Mr Sims, and to an unsuspecting Mrs Patterson.
07	05	Horses For Courses	19920430	* 20050919, * 20050920, * 20080415, * 20080416	A tense day at the school - it's the final board for Mr Holliday's job. Four are called - but who will be chosen?
07	06	Beside The Seaside	19920507	* 20050926, * 20050927, * 20080422, * 20080423	There's a time for everything, but to be realistic, was there ever a totally trouble-free school trip? School trip time proves trouble for King Street.
07	07	Taking The Rap	19920514	* 20051003, * 20051004, * 20080429, * 20080430	An absent pupil and a strict disciplinarian on the staff - there's trouble brewing in King Street. Cast includes Dilys Laye. There is often more to playing truant than meets the eye, as Mr Long is to discover. Meantime, Mrs Rudd has other fish to fry. Mr Long discovers there is often more to ""playing truant"" than meets the eye. Meanwhile Mrs Rudd has other fish to fry.
07	08 LAST	Endings And Beginnings	19920521	* 20051010, * 20051011, * 20080506, * 20080507	Mixed emotions as the staff approach the end of the school year and Mr Holliday's last day in teaching. There are mixed emotions among the staff as they approach the end of the school year.
08	01	Mr Chips	19950419	* 20051017, * 20051018, * 20080513, * 20080514	There's a school inspection due, but the visitor in the playground is not from Ofsted. With Trevor Peacock as Mr Chips. Episode 1 of 6. A problem-free day at King Street is virtually a contradiction in terms. For instance, take today. Episode 1 of 6. A problem-free day at King Street is virtually a contradiction in terms. Starring Karl Howman.
08	02	Settling In	19950426	* 20051024, * 20051025, * 20080520, * 20080521	There's new blood in the staffroom and in the music-room, where Mrs Rudd discovers more than music emerging from her piano. Episode 2 of 6. New blood in the staffroom, and in the classroom where Mrs Rudd discovers more than music emerging from her piano.
08	03	Beginnings And Endings	19950503	* 20051031, * 20051101, * 20080527, * 20080528	Newly retired Mr Holliday still manages to influence the smooth running of King Street. Episode 3 of 6. Mr Holliday returns to King Street and a day of drama ensues. Episode 3 of 6. Mr Holliday returns to King Street, and a day of drama.
08	04	Left Out, Roped In	19950510	* 20051107, * 20051108, * 20080603, * 20080604	Mrs Rudd champions 'back to basics' in the playground, while Mr Sims has an equally tough challenge to handle.
08	05	Confusion	19950517	* 20051114, * 20051115, * 20080610, * 20080611	An anonymous message for Mr Sims - someone's idea of a joke? Trouble is, the message is not very funny. Is the anonymous message for Mr Sims someone's idea of a joke? Possibly, but it's not very funny.
08	06 LAST	Internal Inquiries	19950524	* 20051121, * 20051122, * 20080617, * 20080618	Accusations of assault, a mysterious graffiti artist and Mrs Patterson is 'unwell'. Just another day at King Street. Mysteries galore, and Mr Beeston would like them cleared up before the summer holidays.
09	01	Danger Zone	19961204	19980226, * 20051205, * 20051206, * 20080701, * 20080702	Mr Beeston remembers when school was a sanctuary of sorts from the harsher perils of the outside world. Not any longer. Episode 2 of 8. Jim Eldridge's six-part comedy drama stars Karl Howman as Mr Sims, and James Grout as Mr Beeston, the head teacher. 1: `Danger Zone'. Mr Beeston remembers when school was a sanctuary from the perils of the outside world. Not any longer. With Marlene Sidaway, Margaret John, Vivienne Martin, Deirdre Costello and Paul Copley. Mr Beeston remembers when school was a sanctuary of sorts from the harsher perils of the outside world. Not any longer. Mr Beeston remembers a time when school was a sanctuary of sorts from the harsher perils of the outside world. Episode 2 of 8.
09	01	Responsibilities	19961127	19980219, * 20051128, * 20051129, * 20080624, * 20080625	A new school year, a new face in the staffroom and the start of great confusion. Starring Karl Howman. A new school year, a new face in the staffroom and a great deal of confusion. With the new school year, a new face arrives in the staff room.
09	02	A Bridge To Afar	19961211	19980305, * 20051212, * 20051213, * 20080708, * 20080709	The happiest days of your life? Well, that depends.. With Marlene Sidaway, Margaret John, Vivienne Martin, Deirdre Costello and Paul Copley. A successful former pupil visits to provide valuable lessons in business and cultural bridge building. Starring Karl Howman. Episode 3 of 8.
09	02	Danger Zone	19961204	19980226, * 20051205, * 20051206	Mr Beeston remembers when school was a sanctuary of sorts from the harsher perils of the outside world. Not any longer. Episode 2 of 8. Jim Eldridge's six-part comedy drama stars Karl Howman as Mr Sims, and James Grout as Mr Beeston, the head teacher. 1: `Danger Zone'. Mr Beeston remembers when school was a sanctuary from the perils of the outside world. Not any longer. With Marlene Sidaway, Margaret John, Vivienne Martin, Deirdre Costello and Paul Copley. Mr Beeston remembers when school was a sanctuary of sorts from the harsher perils of the outside world. Not any longer.
09	03	Relative Values		19980312, * 20051219, * 20051220, * 20080715, * 20080716	A testing time for two little girls - and for some of the teachers. Episode 4 of 8. A testing time for two little girls - and for some of the teachers. Jim Eldridge's six-part comedy drama stars Karl Howman as Mr Sims, and James Grout as Mr Beeston, the head teacher. 3: `Relative Values'. A testing time for two little girls - and for some of the teachers. With Marlene Sidaway and Margaret John. It is a testing time for two little girls - and some of the teachers. A new parent-governor is rocking the boat, there's trouble in the playground and the staff gets involved in a Quiz Night. Episode 4 of 8.
09	04	Crossed Lines	19961218	19980319, * 20030701, * 20060109, * 20060110, * 20080729, * 20080730	An angry visitor, a naughty boy and a girl with a 'problem' make for an uncomfortable day at King Street. A six-part comedy drama created by Jim Eldrige and written by Richard Stoneman, starring Karl Howman as Mr Sims, and James Grout as Mr Beeston, the head teacher. 4: `Crossed Lines'. An angry visitor, a naughty boy, and a girl with a `problem' make for an uncomfortable day at King Street. With Marlene Sidaway, Margaret John, Paul Copley and Deirdre Costello. An angry visitor, a naughty boy and a girl with a 'problem' make for an uncomfortable day at school. Starring Karl Howman. Episode 6 of 8.
09	04	Relative Values		19980312, * 20051219, * 20051220	A testing time for two little girls - and for some of the teachers. Episode 4 of 8. A testing time for two little girls - and for some of the teachers. Jim Eldridge's six-part comedy drama stars Karl Howman as Mr Sims, and James Grout as Mr Beeston, the head teacher. 3: `Relative Values'. A testing time for two little girls - and for some of the teachers. With Marlene Sidaway and Margaret John. It is a testing time for two little girls - and some of the teachers.
09	05	Financial Times	19961225	19980326, * 20030702, * 20060116, * 20060117, * 20080805, * 20080806	Who'd be a crime reporter? Young Rafat learns the hard way. A six-part comedy drama created by Jim Eldridge and written by Paul Copley, starring Karl Howman as Mr Sims, and James Grout as Mr Beeston, the head teacher. 5: `Financial Times'. Who would be a crime reporter? Young Rafat learns the hard way. With Marlene Sidaway, Margaret John, Tom Watson, Vivienne Martin, Paul Copley and Deirdre Costello. Who'd be a crime reporter? Young Rafat learns the hard way. Starring Karl Howman, James Grout and Margaret John. Episode 7 of 8.
09	05	With Love		19980326, * 20060102, * 20060103, * 20080722, * 20080723	Mr Sims is very unhappy, so is Mrs Rudd, though for a quite different reason. Mr Sims is very unhappy so is Mrs Russ but for a completely different reason. Mr Sims is very unhappy, and so is Mrs Rudd - but for a completely different reason.
09	06	Crossed Lines	19961218	19980319, * 20030701, * 20060109, * 20060110	An angry visitor, a naughty boy and a girl with a 'problem' make for an uncomfortable day at King Street. A six-part comedy drama created by Jim Eldrige and written by Richard Stoneman, starring Karl Howman as Mr Sims, and James Grout as Mr Beeston, the head teacher. 4: `Crossed Lines'. An angry visitor, a naughty boy, and a girl with a `problem' make for an uncomfortable day at King Street. With Marlene Sidaway, Margaret John, Paul Copley and Deirdre Costello.
09	06	Crossed Lines	19970108	19980319, * 20030701, * 20060109, * 20060110	An angry visitor, a naughty boy and a girl with a 'problem' make for an uncomfortable day at King Street. A six-part comedy drama created by Jim Eldrige and written by Richard Stoneman, starring Karl Howman as Mr Sims, and James Grout as Mr Beeston, the head teacher. 4: `Crossed Lines'. An angry visitor, a naughty boy, and a girl with a `problem' make for an uncomfortable day at King Street. With Marlene Sidaway, Margaret John, Paul Copley and Deirdre Costello.
09	06	Gridlocked	19970122	19980402, * 20030703, * 20060123, * 20060124, * 20080812, * 20080813	'The best laid schemes o' mice an' men, gang aft a-gley'. Robert Burns obviously knew all about school trips. Last in a six-part comedy drama written by Jim Eldridge, starring Karl Howman as Mr Sims, and James Grout as Mr Beeston, the head teacher. `Gridlocked.' `The best-laid schemes o' mice an' men gang aft a-gley.' Robert Burns obviously knew all about school trips. With Marlene Sidaway, Margaret John, Vivienne Martin and Deirdre Costello. 'The best laid schemes o'mice an'men, gang aft a-gley'. Robert Burns obviously knew all about school trips. Stars Karl Howman. Episode 8 of 8.
09	07	Financial Times	19961225	19980326, * 20030702, * 20060116, * 20060117	Who'd be a crime reporter? Young Rafat learns the hard way. A six-part comedy drama created by Jim Eldridge and written by Paul Copley, starring Karl Howman as Mr Sims, and James Grout as Mr Beeston, the head teacher. 5: `Financial Times'. Who would be a crime reporter? Young Rafat learns the hard way. With Marlene Sidaway, Margaret John, Tom Watson, Vivienne Martin, Paul Copley and Deirdre Costello.
09	07	Financial Times	19970115	19980326, * 20030702, * 20060116, * 20060117	Who'd be a crime reporter? Young Rafat learns the hard way. A six-part comedy drama created by Jim Eldridge and written by Paul Copley, starring Karl Howman as Mr Sims, and James Grout as Mr Beeston, the head teacher. 5: `Financial Times'. Who would be a crime reporter? Young Rafat learns the hard way. With Marlene Sidaway, Margaret John, Tom Watson, Vivienne Martin, Paul Copley and Deirdre Costello.
09	08	Gridlocked	19970122	19980402, * 20030703, * 20060123, * 20060124	'The best laid schemes o' mice an' men, gang aft a-gley'. Robert Burns obviously knew all about school trips. Last in a six-part comedy drama written by Jim Eldridge, starring Karl Howman as Mr Sims, and James Grout as Mr Beeston, the head teacher. `Gridlocked.' `The best-laid schemes o' mice an' men gang aft a-gley.' Robert Burns obviously knew all about school trips. With Marlene Sidaway, Margaret John, Vivienne Martin and Deirdre Costello.
10	01	Proposals	19980928	19990331, * 20030704, * 20060130, * 20060131, * 20080819, * 20080820	The start of the new school year brings campaigning teachers, whilst elsewhere congratulations may be in order. Jim Eldridge's comedy drama stars Karl Howman as Mr Sims, and James Grout as Mr Beeston, the head teacher. Are congratulations in order at the start of a new school year? With Marlene Sidaway, Margaret John, Vivienne Martin and Deirdre Costello. The start of a new school year...campaigning teachers....and are congratulations in order? A new school year brings campaigning teachers, whilst elsewhere congratulations may be in order. Starring Karl Howman.
10	02	The Rivals	19981005	19990407, * 20030707, * 20060206, * 20060207	In the red corner, Mr Sims! In the blue corner, Mr Long! And may the best man win! Jim Eldridge's six-part comedy drama stars Karl Howman as Mr Sims, and James Grout as Mr Beeston, the head teacher. 2: `The Rivals'. In the red corner, Mr Sims! In the blue corner, Mr Long! And may the best man win! With Marlene Sidaway and Margaret John. / "In the red corner, Mr Sims! In the blue corner, Mr Long! And may the best man win!".
10	03	Accusations	19981012	19990414, * 20030708, * 20060213, * 20060214	The spread of damaging rumours creates a nightmare scenario for Mr Sims. Jim Eldridge's six-part comedy drama stars Karl Howman as Mr Sims, and James Grout as Mr Beeston, the head teacher. 3: `Accusations'. The spread of damaging rumours creates a nightmare scenario for Mr Sims. With Marlene Sidaway, Margaret John and Tom Watson. / The spread of damaging rumours creates a nightmare scenario for Mr Sims.
10	04	Target Practice	19981019	19990421, * 20030709, * 20060220, * 20060221	"You miss one target, you hit another!" Well, that's life. Episode 4 of 6. Jim Eldridge's six-part comedy drama stars Karl Howman as Mr Sims, and James Grout as Mr Beeston, the head teacher. 4: `Target Practice'. You miss one target, you hit another... Well, that's life. With Marlene Sidaway and Margaret John. You miss one target, you hit another... Well, that's life.
10	04	Target Practice	19981019	19990428, * 20030709, * 20060220, * 20060221	"You miss one target, you hit another!" Well, that's life. Episode 4 of 6. Jim Eldridge's six-part comedy drama stars Karl Howman as Mr Sims, and James Grout as Mr Beeston, the head teacher. 4: `Target Practice'. You miss one target, you hit another... Well, that's life. With Marlene Sidaway and Margaret John. You miss one target, you hit another... Well, that's life.
10	05	Incidental Music	19981026	19990505, * 20030710, * 20060227, * 20060228	What of the Governors' plans for the future? Jim Eldridge's six-part comedy drama stars Karl Howman as Mr Sims, and James Grout as Mr Beeston, the head teacher. 5: `Incidental Music'. What of the Governor's plans for the future? With Marlene Sidaway and Margaret John. / Jim Eldridge's six-part comedy drama stars Karl Howman as Mr Sims, and James Grout as Mr Beeston, the head teacher. 5: `Incidental Music'. And what of the Governor's pPlans for the future? With Marlene Sidaway and Margaret John. / And what of the Governor's plans for the future?
10	06 LAST	Final Thoughts	19981102	19990512, * 20030711, * 20060306, * 20060307	The end of the school year - and of an era - at King Street Junior School. With Karl Howman as Mr Sims. Jim Eldridge's comedy drama stars Karl Howman as Mr Sims, and James Grout as Mr Beeston, the head teacher. `Final Thoughts'. The end of a school year - and of an era - at King Street Junior School. With Marlene Sidaway and Margaret John. / The end of a school year - and of an era - at King Street Junior School. / Jim Eldridge's comedy drama starring Karl Howman as Mr Sims, and James Grout as Mr Beeston, the head teacher. 6: `Final Thoughts'. The end of a school year and the end of an era at King Street Junior School. With Marlene Sidaway and Margaret John.
	01		19900515	19900517	Producer: J. FAWCETT-WILSON Next in series: 22 May 1990 Previous in series: 13 June 1989 Description Episode One: D.Day Minus One. Subject Categories situation comedy programmes (genre) drama programmes (genre) Broadcast history 15 May 1990 18:30-19:00 (RADIO 4) 17 May 1990 12:25-12:55 (RADIO 4) 22 Nov 1991 19:30-19:59 (RADIO 5) Contributors Paul Copley (Actor) Marlene Sidaway (Actor) Karl Howman (Actor) Vivienne Martin (Actor) Deirdre Costello (Actor) James Grout (act) [mr beeston (head teacher) Tom Watson (act) [mr holliday (deputy head) John Cater (act) [mr tompkins (school caretaker) Margaret John (act) [mrs stone (school secretary) Jim Eldridge (Author) John Wilson (Producer) Recorded on 1990-03-30. First broadcast on 1990-05-15 .
		Programme Catalogue - Details: 19900522	19900522		22 May 1990 Producer: J. FAWCETT-WILSON Next in series: GOOD TIMES BAD TIMES Previous in series: EPISODE 1 Description Episode Two: Is This A Career I See Before Me? Subject Categories situation comedy programmes (genre) drama programmes (genre) Broadcast history 22 May 1990 18:30-19:00 (RADIO 4) 24 May 1990 12:25-12:55 (RADIO 4) 29 Nov 1991 19:30-19:59 (RADIO 5) Contributors Paul Copley (Actor) Jenny Funnell (Actor) Karl Howman (Actor) Vivienne Martin (Actor) Deirdre Costello (Actor) Ross Sando (Actor) Matthew Coates (Actor) Michelle Phillip (Actor) James Grout (act) [mr beeston (head teacher) Tom Watson (act) [mr holliday (deputy head) Margaret John (act) [mrs stone (school secretary) Jim Eldridge (Author) John Wilson (Producer) Recorded on 1990-03-31.
		Programme Catalogue - Details: 22 May 1990	19900524		First broadcast on 1990-05-22 Producer: J. FAWCETT-WILSON Next in series: GOOD TIMES BAD TIMES Previous in series: EPISODE 1 Description Episode Two: Is This A Career I See Before Me? Subject Categories situation comedy programmes (genre) drama programmes (genre) Broadcast history 22 May 1990 18:30-19:00 (RADIO 4) 24 May 1990 12:25-12:55 (RADIO 4) 29 Nov 1991 19:30-19:59 (RADIO 5) Contributors Paul Copley (Actor) Jenny Funnell (Actor) Karl Howman (Actor) Vivienne Martin (Actor) Deirdre Costello (Actor) Ross Sando (Actor) Matthew Coates (Actor) Michelle Phillip (Actor) James Grout (act) [mr beeston (head teacher) Tom Watson (act) [mr holliday (deputy head) Margaret John (act) [mrs stone (school secretary) Jim Eldridge (Author) John Wilson (Producer) Recorded on 1990-03-31.
		Good Times Bad Times	19900529	19900531	Producer: J. FAWCETT-WILSON Next in series: 05 June 1990 Previous in series: 22 May 1990 Description Episode Three: Good Times, Bad Times. Subject Categories situation comedy programmes (genre) drama programmes (genre) Broadcast history 29 May 1990 18:30-19:00 (RADIO 4) 31 May 1990 12:25-12:55 (RADIO 4) 06 Dec 1991 19:30-19:59 (RADIO 5) Contributors Paul Copley (Actor) Marlene Sidaway (Actor) Karl Howman (Actor) Shireen Shah (Actor) Vivienne Martin (Actor) Deirdre Costello (Actor) Elaine Tan (Actor) Lyanne Compton (Actor) Dean Ahsraf (Actor) Remy Beard (Actor) James Grout (act) [mr beeston (head teacher) Tom Watson (act) [mr holliday (deputy head) Margaret John (act) [mrs stone (school secretary) Jim Eldridge (Author) Max Harris (pno) John Wilson (Producer) Recorded on 1990-04-08. First broadcast on 1990-05-29 .
		Programme Catalogue - Details: 05 June 1990	19900605		Producer: J. FAWCETT-WILSON Next in series: BON VOYAGE Previous in series: GOOD TIMES BAD TIMES Description Episode Four: Choices. Subject Categories situation comedy programmes (genre) drama programmes (genre) Broadcast history 05 Jun 1990 18:30-19:00 (RADIO 4) 07 Jun 1990 12:25-12:55 (RADIO 4) 13 Dec 1991 19:30-19:59 (RADIO 5) Contributors Paul Copley (Actor) Marlene Sidaway (Actor) Karl Howman (Actor) Janet Maw (Actor) Vivienne Martin (Actor) Deirdre Costello (Actor) Dean Harris (Actor) Dean Magri (Actor) Natalie Brown (Actor) James Grout (act) [mr beeston (head teacher) Tom Watson (act) [mr holliday (deputy head) Margaret John (act) [mrs stone (school secretary) Jim Eldridge (Author) John Wilson (Producer) Recorded on 1990-04-05. First broadcast on 1990-06-05 .
		Programme Catalogue - Details: 05 June 1990	19900607		Producer: J. FAWCETT-WILSON Next in series: BON VOYAGE Previous in series: GOOD TIMES BAD TIMES Description Episode Four: Choices. Subject Categories situation comedy programmes (genre) drama programmes (genre) Broadcast history 05 Jun 1990 18:30-19:00 (RADIO 4) 07 Jun 1990 12:25-12:55 (RADIO 4) 13 Dec 1991 19:30-19:59 (RADIO 5) Contributors Paul Copley (Actor) Marlene Sidaway (Actor) Karl Howman (Actor) Janet Maw (Actor) Vivienne Martin (Actor) Deirdre Costello (Actor) Dean Harris (Actor) Dean Magri (Actor) Natalie Brown (Actor) James Grout (act) [mr beeston (head teacher) Tom Watson (act) [mr holliday (deputy head) Margaret John (act) [mrs stone (school secretary) Jim Eldridge (Author) John Wilson (Producer) Recorded on 1990-04-05. First broadcast on 1990-06-05 .
		Reunion	19900626	19900628	Producer: J. FAWCETT-WILSON Next in series: 27 May 1991 Previous in series: WORK Description Copyright and performance fee 7."The Reunion" More of the school based sitcom starring Karl Howman and James Grout. With the end of the school year in sight, Mr. Sims has an idea for the evening of Sports Day - an idea that threatens to backfire. >Entry produced from PasB ------------------------------------------------ Subject Categories situation comedy programmes (genre) drama programmes (genre) Broadcast history 26 Jun 1990 18:30-19:00 (RADIO 4) 28 Jun 1990 12:25-12:55 (RADIO 4) 03 Jan 1992 19:30-19:59 (RADIO 5) Contributors Jane Whittenshaw (Actor) Paul Copley (Actor) David Bannerman (Actor) Marlene Sidaway (Actor) Karl Howman (Actor) Vivienne Martin (Actor) Deirdre Costello (Actor) Kerryann White (Actor) Nicholas Gatt (Actor) James Grout (act) [mr. beeston (headmaster) Tom Watson (act) [mr. holliday (deputy head) Margaret John (act) [mrs. stone (school secretary) Jim Eldridge (Author) John Fawcett-Wilson (Producer) Recorded on 1990-04-06. First broadcast on 1990-06-26.
	05		19960104		Producer: J. FAWCETT WILSON Next in series: EP. 6 Previous in series: EP. 4 Description This is a repeat. For full details of this entry see LISC2007557. Subject Categories comedy programmes (genre) teachers infant schools (british isles) Broadcast history 04 Jan 1996 10:02-10:30 (RADIO 4) Contributors Margaret John (Actor) Paul Copley (Actor) Teresa Gallagher (Actor) James Grout (Actor) Tom Watson (Actor) Marlene Sidaway (Actor) Karl Howman (Actor) James Nesbitt (Actor) Deirdre Costello (Actor) Anthony Hamblin (Actor) Jade Malkan (Actor) Ben Jeffrey (Actor) Jim Eldridge (Author) Ronald Hayman (Author) John Wilson (Producer) Recorded on 1995-08-23.
	06		19960111		Producer: J. FAWCETT WILSON Next in series: 27 November 1996 Previous in series: EP. 5 Broadcast history 11 Jan 1996 10:02-10:30 (RADIO 4) Recorded on 1995-08-23.
	01	D Day Minus One		* 20071127, * 20071128	A holiday romance, house-moving trauma, lost keys, a badly tuned piano and ferry delays... It's another new year at King Street. A holiday romance, house-moving trauma, lost keys, a badly tuned piano and ferry delays... It's another year at King Street.
		The Rivals		* 20080826	[unmatched BBC7 broadcast] In the red corner, Mr Sims! In the blue corner, Mr Long! And may the best man win - the job! Stars Karl Howman and Paul Copley. Episode 2 of 6.
		The Rivals		* 20080827	[unmatched BBC7 broadcast] In the red corner, Mr Sims! In the blue corner, Mr Long! And may the best man win - the job! Stars Karl Howman and Paul Copley. Episode 2 of 6.